Landscape with a Castle and a Drawbridge

before 1753

Giuseppe Antonio Landi

Associated Names
Giuseppe Antonio Landi

Artist, Bolognese, 1713 - 1791

The image shows a medieval scene with a focus on architecture. A grand castle wall with a turret and arched entrance is featured to the left, detailed with brickwork and crenellations. A narrow bridge connects the castle to the landscape with other structures visible in the distance. Gently rolling hills mark the horizon, adding depth. On the right, a textured tree frames the scene. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and white with fine lines for texture. The scene illustrates a balance between natural and artificial elements through precise etching techniques.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 16.2 x 17.6 cm (6 3/8 x 6 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 23.7 x 34 cm (9 5/16 x 13 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1982.24.10

  • Series Title

    Alcune Prospettive: pl.9

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper right in plate: 9

Wikidata ID

Q74038503

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